A dark fantasy online world torn apart by powerful guilds, wicked gods, and eternal warfare!
In this massively-multiplayer tactical role-playing game you can join with friends to quest for treasure, raid enemy guilds, battle monsters, and fight in brutal gladiator arenas!
You will become part of the story as live Dungeon Masters craft custom events in real-time to create an ever-evolving gam…
The game features engaging turn-based tactical combat that appeals to fans of strategy games.
It is free to play and not pay-to-win, allowing players to enjoy the game without mandatory purchases.
The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, fostering a supportive environment.
The game suffers from a poor user interface that can be confusing and unintuitive, making navigation difficult.
Gameplay can be extremely grindy, requiring significant time investment to progress, which may deter casual players.
There are issues with player balance and market control, leading to a frustrating experience for new players against established guilds.
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
65%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its strategic elements and cooperative mechanics, while others criticize its unintuitive interface and clunky mechanics. Many users find the game fun and engaging, especially with its guild features and active community, but note that it requires time to learn the mechanics and can feel empty without friends to play with. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed in the user experience and game mechanics to enhance player satisfaction.
“Sound is great, gameplay is awesome, and for just starting I already like it, and yes it is like fancy chess.”
“Heroes of Dire doesn't just give you the standard turn-based story and gameplay, it gives you open maps with moving NPCs, and real players fighting to complete quests and gain useful resources and gear for themselves and their guild.”
“Gameplay is simple, but solid and it gives you a vast number of options for defeating your opponents.”
“Clunky is a word for the gameplay, yeah.”
“Game mechanics are really bad; projectile mechanics are the worst.”
“After 75 days of playing this, I noticed many patterns that made me realize that I had wasted time and money on a game where the market is broken, and the kickstarters and repeated prize winners ruined the gameplay.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
58%
7%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its captivating quality and how well it complements the game's atmosphere. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is both inspiring and engaging, often comparing it favorably to other well-known scores, such as those from the Diablo series. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is amazing.”
“Captivating music, and strategic combat.”
“The music is wonderful and fits the ambience of the game.”
“It shows a white screen, plays music, and nothing happens on Ubuntu 18.04.”
“No idea who has that intro music from some artist.”
“- music score: music fits the atmosphere of the game and is reminiscent of Diablo in some odd way.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
79%
14%
The game's story is notably lacking, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of lore and a cohesive narrative, which leaves the world feeling shallow. While there are numerous quests and activities available, the lack of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience, leading some to question if the game even has a story at all. Players are hopeful for future updates that might introduce a more engaging narrative element.
“Heroes of Dire doesn't just give you the standard turn-based story and gameplay; it provides open maps with moving NPCs and real players fighting to complete quests and gain useful resources and gear for themselves and their guild.”
“Exploring the world lets you find enemies, do quests (find and kill enemies of a specific faction), find treasure, collect resources, and discover relics to enhance your fighters and their gear with a bonus enchantment.”
“Looking forward to guild play and storyline to come.”
“They haven't implemented the lore for the quests yet, this makes the game's world feel lacking in depth.”
“There isn't any storyline.”
“I truly don't know where to start, the graphics are not good, the gameplay is not new, the story???”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
41%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the amazing and highly detailed artwork, while others criticize the rushed interface and poor art style. Several users experienced technical issues, including crashes related to graphics performance, which detracted from their overall enjoyment. Overall, while the aesthetics have potential, many feel that improvements are needed for a more polished visual experience.
“The graphics are amazing and highly detailed.”
“It has some great artwork, although the whole interface seems a little rushed; the flow is great.”
“Great artwork.”
“I truly don't know where to start, the graphics are not good, the gameplay is not new, the story???”
“This game crashed my graphics card after only a few moments of play; I kept having to restart my system and I have a custom-built laptop with an NVIDIA card.”
“I am sorry developers, your art style is really poor for the UI.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both a core mechanic and a source of frustration, often describing it as tedious and repetitive, especially after reaching level 10. While some appreciate the need for investment and the ability to play casually, many feel that the grind can lead to a lack of meaningful progression and recommend engaging with it in small doses to avoid burnout. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as excessive, particularly in the context of leveling up and resource gathering.
“This game had potential that was ruined by a poor UI, a restrictive player market (a few guilds control the entire market), and an almost staggering amount of alt accounts farming a rare giveaway every 4 hours.”
“Update: after reaching level 10, it gets very grindy and tedious.”
“It's extremely repetitive though and very grindy.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization of "Heroes of Dire" has drawn mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as a pay-to-win (P2W) cash grab from mobile developers, while others report a lack of noticeable ads or in-game stores, suggesting that the monetization may not be as aggressive as initially perceived. Overall, the game's cash shop and monetization practices have sparked significant debate among players.
“I have not seen anything that resembles pay-to-win because no ads came up, nor did I see any store that was noticeable to get things.”
“Heroes of Dire is a nasty cash shop-infested P2W mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by greedy mobile devs who think they can scam PC gamers the same way they scam mobile players.”
“Heroes of Dire is a nasty cash shop-infested P2W mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by greedy mobile devs who think they can scam PC gamers the same way they scam mobile players.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development is praised for being well thought out and effectively implemented, with players expressing excitement for future progression and strategic planning for their teams. This depth in character growth keeps players engaged and invested in their gameplay experience.
“Character development was well thought out and implemented. I haven't ascended yet, but I really look forward to it. I sleep and wake thinking of strategic moves for my teams.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the humor in the game's clever name changes, such as "baby shocker," "legendary crown" for a common item, and "post-toilet huppo," which add a lighthearted and whimsical touch to the overall experience.
“The developers have a great sense of humor, especially with their funny name changes like 'Baby Shocker', 'Legendary Crown' for a common item, and 'Post-Toilet Huppo'.”
“The humor in the game shines through in the clever name changes, such as 'Baby Shocker' and 'Legendary Crown' for an ordinary item.”
“I love the witty name changes the devs come up with, like 'Post-Toilet Huppo' and 'Baby Shocker'—they really add a fun twist to the game!”